Days after it fell victim to a ransomware attack, Clay County of the US state of Indiana has filed a Local Disaster Declaration.
The initial attack occurred on 9 July, with Clay Country announcing on 10 July that “Clay County Courthouse operations will remain temporarily suspended due to the ongoing investigation and mitigation efforts”.
“Upon discovering the attack, county officials immediately took mitigation efforts to prevent further damage and protect sensitive data. We are working closely with leading cyber security experts and federal authorities to resolve the situation and ensure the security of our digital infrastructure,” Clay County commissioners said in a press release provided to local media outlet The Brazil Times.
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